I am certainly not a purist. Pokey is already all tarted up
with various toys (non standard gauges, tach, cargo box, SA
rims, and soon a Gary Lee bike carrier, behr AC unit, and
Volks Cafe bumpers).

Yes it is quite possible I have more money than brains, but
it is this kind of customization that make my vanagon fun for
me.

The reason I want to do this is so I can leave my windows
open while camping in the rain.

I don't agree that the operation is irreversible. The
instructions on my previous post basically lead you through
how to build a frame for the Jalousies that will fit inside
of the existing vanagon window by on the sliding door and
above the stove. If you hate it keep your old windows and
pop 'em back in. The pre '85 instructions don't require any
modifications to the vehicle (cutting).

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:26:29 -0500
>From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com>
>Subject: Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
>To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
>Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>I think I'd campaign to find somebody local or go to a car
show so I
>could get a real close look at the installation.
>These cheesy little Jalousie windows in this 66 Splittie
have several
>parts.
>There is the outside frame that is precision fit, the middle
frame
>containing the windows and crank assembly are next, then
there is another
>internal frame that seals to the body and holds a window
screen along
>with a decorative frame on the interior. (sure there are
other types as
>well).
>Both the outer and inner frame are weather sealed.
>The overall controlling factor is whether it will finish out
nice and
>enhance the value of your van or finish out like a cheap add
on that
>detracts from the appearance and depreciated your van.
>Possibly you could buy a ragged out used unit at a wrecking
yard to use
>as guidelines to making the one (s) you need.
>I don't consider myself a Westy purist but it is my policy
to never put a
>hole in my Westy that the factory didn't. That window
represents a pretty
>good size non reversible hole.
>
>Stan Wilder
>
>
>On Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:00:50 -0400 80 Westy Pokey
<pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>writes:
>> I have been looking at the "Jalousie Windows for a Vanagon
>> Article" at:
>>
>> http://www.everybus.com/dworkin/vgon_jalousie/
>>
>> and would like to undertake the project. Has anyone ever
>> tried this? I have a few questions...
>>
>> 1) I am assuming that the 1 5/8 radiuses be cut in all four
>> corners of both sides (inside and outside of the window) is
>> this right?
>>
>> 2) Is there a reason why the 1 5/8 radiuses cannot be cut
>> prior to assembly?
>>
>> 3) Could't the inside window stock be done from a 42 3/8" x
>> 16 11/16" with a hole cut, and similarly the outside window
>> stock be done from a 42 3/8" x 16 3/4" with a hole cut
(using
>> the strip widths as a guide for the hole size). Having them
>> one piece would increase materials cost, but wouldn't it be
>> stronger?
>>
>> 4) Why is there a 1/16" inch difference between the height
of
>> the inside and outside window stock? Is it flush on the top
>> or bottom and the 1/16" stick out on another side or is
there
>> an extra 1/32" on top and bottom?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>>
>>
>
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